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International

Extreme Heat Poses Growing Threat to Global Labor Productivity

Workplaces under climate stress New research indicates that rising temperatures are increasingly disrupting labor productivity, particularly in outdoor and industrial

Semiconductor Industry Faces Uneven Recovery in 2026

Demand stabilizes, uncertainty remains The global semiconductor industry entered 2026 showing signs of stabilization after a volatile period marked by

Ukraine Pushes for Expanded Air Defense as Winter Strikes Intensify

Civilian infrastructure under renewed pressure Ukraine’s leadership has renewed calls for expanded Western air defense support as Russian missile and

Renewable Energy Milestones and Climate Gains in 2025

Global clean power leaps and ocean protection wins In 2025, key renewable energy milestones and environmental agreements delivered significant momentum for global

India’s Rice Dominance Raises Water Risk, Farmers Warn

Agriculture boom and environmental strain India’s rise to become the world’s largest rice exporter in 2025 has triggered both celebration and concern

Smartphone Industry Ends 2025 Searching for the Next Growth Engine

Mature markets show fatigue By the end of 2025, the global smartphone industry is confronting a familiar problem with renewed

China Fires Rockets as Military Exercises Near Taiwan Intensify

China escalated its military exercises around Taiwan by launching rockets during the second day of large-scale drills, further intensifying tensions

China’s Record Military Drills Around Taiwan Raise Regional Alarm

China has launched one of its largest military exercises around Taiwan, significantly heightening tensions in the Taiwan Strait and drawing

Ukraine Signals Readiness for Expanded Drone Strikes as Russia Intensifies Winter Attacks

Frontline pressure and long-range tactics Ukraine’s military leadership has signaled readiness to expand long-range drone operations deeper into Russian territory

Ukraine Says Drones Hit Key Russian Gas Facility, Signaling New Pressure on Energy Supply Lines

Targeting energy-linked infrastructure Ukraine said its drones struck what it described as Russia’s largest gas processing plant in the Orenburg